International Baccalaureate
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Meachem Elementary School

Meachem Elementary School is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate's Primary Years Program. We are pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students!

• Building Principal: James Dow (315)435-4610
• PYP Coordinator: Sheila Gaughan (315)435-4610
• PYP Exhibition Coordinator: Elizabeth Jurkiewicz (315)435-4546

There are Middle Years Programs at Clary, Roberts, and Corcoran for students in grades 6-10.  Corcoran also has the Career Related Programme and the  Diploma Programme for students in 11th and 12th grades.  Meachem students will be prepared for the future, no matter where they are promoted to!



The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) empowers young learners through:

• Internationally Recognized Framework: The IB PYP is a globally respected program designed for students aged 3–12.
• Inquiry-Based Learning: Encourages curiosity and critical thinking through student-led inquiries.
• Holistic Development: Focuses on academic, social, emotional, and physical growth.
• Transdisciplinary Approach: Integrates subjects into meaningful, real-world contexts.
• Learner Profile: Develops attributes such as being principled, open-minded, and reflective.
• Global Citizenship: Promotes international-mindedness and cultural understanding.
• Action-Oriented: Inspires students to apply learning to make a positive impact in their communities.
• Continuous Assessment: Emphasizes formative assessment and reflection rather than standardized testing.

The IB Learner Profile

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

IB learners strive to be:

• Inquirers: They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
• Knowledgeable : They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
• Thinkers : They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
• Communicators : They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
• Principled : They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.
• Open-minded : They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
• Caring : They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
• Risk-takers : They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
• Balanced : They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
• Reflective : They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.